Scotland · ABERDEEN TOURS
Every Scottish itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 aberdeen tours justify the slot — priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the interesting part.
Step into Peterhead’s former high-security convict prison with fast-track entry and an award-winning audio guide, plus a warm cafe stop.
“Lovely visit to the Prison today. Very helpful and friendly staff and cafe was a great treat at the end of the tour. Very informative and audio worked great throughout. Thank you”
2pm Aberdeen city-center walking tour (about 90 minutes) with up to 20 people, art and history, witch-trial tunnels, and granite-era stops.
“Even though we live in Aberdeenshire, we absolutely loved this walking tour, Kirsty was amazing keeping us entertained throughout The time flew bye with her interesting story’s Very informative”
One day from Aberdeen to cliff-hugging Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside, with nature reserves, waterfalls, and real guide storytelling.
“Our tour guide was amazing and we had a great time and will recommend this tour to friends. Thank you Chris”
Small-group Loch Ness and Highlands day tour from Aberdeen with a Loch Ness cruise, Clava Cairns, and Culloden, plus expert guide stories.
“Neil was a fantastic guide with a great balance of history and stories. We had him on 2 different trips and he is wonderful”
Small-group day tour from Aberdeen to Spey Bay, Cullen, Portsoy, Bullers of Buchan, and Slains Castle with scenic stops and English stories.
“Though we couldn't see any Puffins, all the other views and sights are definitely worth seeing. This was my first time in Aberdeen, and this tour is a great way to see many beautiful sights and scenery throughout the day and all for a great price too. Stopping in Cullen for lunch was also worth it for having delicious Cullen Skink. Our tour guide Neil was very friendly and informative about the sights and history about them.”
A small-group day trip from Aberdeen to Balmoral and Royal Deeside, with stops in Ballater, bridges, stone circles, and scenic viewpoints.
“Alex was a very good host and driver. He explained to us many great facts and stories about Balmoral and Aberdeenshire. Highly recommend the day trip out to explore this beautiful part of the world.”
Aberdeenshire coastal villages from Aberdeen: Gardenstown, Crovie, Pennan, Fraserburgh, Collieston and Newburgh seals. Lunch stop, small group.
“The Aberdeen Coastal Villages Tour Was Amazing You Ger To Visit Little Fishing Towns[And Undiscovered Gems Like Bullers Of Buchan] Jamie Was A Very Good And Engaging Guide”
Aberdeen Distillery Discovery Tour: double gin and tonic on arrival, small-batch gin tastings, botanicals garden walk, and Q&A in about 1 hour.
“Very knowledgeable owners, more than what I was expecting. Gin overflowing left tipsy just want an alcohol tasting should leave you feeling.”
Small-group Speyside whisky day trip from Aberdeen with a cooperage cask tour, Cardhu tasting, and scenic Deeside stops.
“We loved seeing the distilling process and our guide, Neil was very knowledgeable about the local area. We highly recommend this day trip out of the city!”
A self-guided VoiceMap audio walk through Aberdeen’s darker side, from public punishment sites to anatomy rooms and the harbor.
“Great story but a bit ‘ify’ in parts for the directions at points & possibly due to a combo of locus & poor connectivity. However when you pass the multi storey flats its a point of danger. These flats are rife with crime & not sure that tourists should be alone here. Im a native & had concerns. That aside, the commentary was great, very informative & plenty to learn from the tour itself”
A self-guided Aberdeen audio walk on piracy, slavery, and insurrection, starting at Mercat Cross and ending at Marischal College.
“Great way to see the city and get your bearings! Found my way round with ease and saw things by normally seen”
Small-group day from Aberdeen to Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, and coastal stops, with Wi-Fi, local bites, and big North Sea views.
“Alec was an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable about the sites that we saw, very interactive as we traveled throughout the countryside, and was excited as we were as we saw the Salmon migrating upstream. He helped to redirect our activities as the weather was not ideal and knew where our time would be best spent due to the rainy conditions. The vehicle was roomy and clean as we had 6 people in our party. Alec even brought along some food items that were Scotland originals.”
Learn gin from Aberdeen’s head distiller, pick from 100+ botanicals, distil your own bottle, and enjoy multiple G&Ts and cocktails.
“Generous tasting. A true education about gin. A chance to develop your nose and make some deliciousness.”
A private half-day castle and historic sites tour from Aberdeen, with flexible stops, free outside views, and a friendly local guide.
“Malcolm is the best! This was a great tour on a very windy day. Because of which, we weren't able to go into one of the castles, but Malcolm adapted and spoke with us about the history in direct view of the castle. We went a little long due to the Crathes Castle guided tour, but Malcolm assured us it was no problem and provided us a great, informative tour. The great thing about folks like Malcolm is that they love their country, are proud of it, and we, as Americans, just soak up the history. Also, like our experience with another guide a few years past, he has an…”
Private day tour from Aberdeen to Dunnottar, Crathes, Aboyne, plus a whisky tasting at Royal Lochnagar or other distilleries.
“Excellent tour. Driver knew a lot about the Dunnottar Castle as well as Scottish history. The distillery tour was great.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
